Orhan Mosque, Ottoman mosque in İzmit, Turkey.
Orhan Mosque is a house of worship in İzmit with a quadrangular floor plan combining stone and brick walls. The structure features an external wooden roof paired with an internal vaulted ceiling and sits on a central hill in the old city.
The mosque was founded during the early Ottoman period and was commissioned by Suleyman Şah, son of Sultan Orhan Gazi. It arose during a time when the Ottoman Empire was expanding its reach across the region.
The mosque maintains a tradition where the imam delivers Friday sermons while holding a sword, a custom visitors can observe during religious gatherings. This practice reflects the place's connection to local identity and spiritual life.
The mosque sits on a central hill in the old city and is easily reached from Bağçeşme square. Directional signs at the location help visitors navigate their way around.
From the mosque's garden, visitors can enjoy extended views across İzmit and its bay, especially as the sun sets. The vantage point offers a quiet place to watch the city and water below.
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